Stockholm to Luleå: Night train to Lapland
The night train takes you from Stockholm to Luleå in Swedish Lapland in just 12:30 hours. Ticket prices start at 33 euros. Important stops along the route in Sweden are Arlanda Airport, Uppsala and Boden. The train offers seats, couchette carriages (from EUR 47) and sleeper compartments (from EUR 129). These are even available with their own private shower and WC from EUR 150. There are two night trains a day on this route. The train saves you a night in a hotel.
Timetable Stockholm-Luleå
| SJ94 | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Central | 18:09 | |
| Arlanda Central | 18:33 | 18:34 |
| Uppsala Central | 18:56 | 19:01 |
| Gävle Central | 19:53 | 20:00 |
| Söderhamn | 20:54 | 20:55 |
| Hudiksvall | 21:35 | 21:36 |
| Sundsvall | 22:32 | 22:44 |
| Härnösand | 23:37 | 23:38 |
| Kramfors | 00:07 | 00:08 |
| Örnsköldsvik | 00:54 | 00:55 |
| Umeaa Central | 02:02 | 02:08 |
| Bastuträsk | 03:42 | 03:43 |
| Jörn | 04:06 | 04:07 |
| Älvsbyn | 05:13 | 05:14 |
| Floor C/Resecentrum | 05:44 | 06:10 |
| Sunderby sjukhus | 07:05 | 07:06 |
| Luleå Central Station | 06:42 | |
| Status: April 2025 |
| SJ92 | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Central | 21:55 | |
| Arlanda Central | 22:20 | 22:21 |
| Uppsala Central | 22:43 | 22:45 |
| Gävle Central | 23:48 | 23:53 |
| Söderhamn | 00:41 | 00:42 |
| Hudiksvall | 01:28 | 01:30 |
| Sundsvall | 02:44 | 03:11 |
| Härnösand | 04:16 | 04:17 |
| Kramfors | 04:45 | 04:46 |
| Örnsköldsvik | 05:39 | 05:40 |
| Nordmaling Resecentrum | 06:23 | 06:24 |
| Umeå Östra | 07:04 | 07:05 |
| Umeaa Central | 07:12 | 07:17 |
| Vindeln Resecentrum | 08:11 | 08:12 |
| Bastuträsk | 08:59 | 09:00 |
| Jörn | 09:19 | 09:20 |
| Älvsbyn | 10:20 | 10:21 |
| Floor C/Resecentrum | 10:51 | 11:15 |
| Sunderby sjukhus | 11:32 | 11:43 |
| Luleå Central Station | 11:53 | |
| Status: April 2025 |
Information about the night train from Luleå to Stockholm.
Categories
The following categories are available on this night train.
- 2nd class seat (open-plan compartment)
- Couchette coach 6-berth compartment
- 2nd class sleeping car in 3-berth compartment with washbasin
- 1st class sleeping car in a 2-bed compartment with private WC and shower
You can also book your sleeper compartment privately, i.e. just for yourself. There will be no other passengers in your sleeper compartment. This is of course a little more expensive, but very pleasant.
Travel time
Ticket prices Stockholm-Luleå
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| 2nd class seat (open-plan compartment) | from SEK 379 / EUR 33 |
| 2nd class couchette coach: 6 beds in the compartment | from SEK 540 / EUR 47 |
| 2nd class sleeping car: 3 beds in the compartment with washbasin | from SEK 760 / EUR 66 |
| Sleeping car 2nd class: for private use. Maximum 3 persons. With washbasin. | from SEK 1490 / EUR 129 |
| 1st class sleeping car: for private use. Maximum 2 persons. With shower and WC. | from SEK 1740 / EUR 151 |
The ticket price depends on your Travel date and Purchase date. The sooner you book, the higher the likelihood of a Cheap train ticket to receive. If you choose Departure day Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday are fewer travellers on the train, which also results in a cheaper ticket price leads.
Where to buy a ticket?
You can buy your ticket on the official website of SJ Buy
Children
Up to 6 yearsChildren up to the age of 6 travel free of charge if they share a bed with an adult. If they need their own sleeping space, they receive a discounted ticket (-15%). Children up to the age of 15 travelling alone also receive a discount of 15%. This discount does not apply in the 1st class sleeper compartment.
Private compartment and families
Would you like to go out with your family or friends alone in a compartment travel, without other travellersyou can book your own sleeper compartment. These have two or three beds. You must select the private/own compartment option.
Own compartment in sleeping car from 129 euros
Buy a train ticket from Stockholm to Luleå
Buy fast, secure and simply your night train ticket on the official website of VY, the operator of these night trains.
Groups
Larger groups of 10 or more travellers (e.g. school classes) or tour operators will receive a special offer. Please contact the SJ customer service at: SJ Group Service
Dog and animals
You can take animals (cats and dogs) with you on this overnight train, either in the seating carriage or in the private sleeper compartment, in areas specially designated for animals.
Bicycle
You can pack your bike in a transport bag and are responsible for transporting it yourself. The size of the bag must not exceed 140 x 140 x 95 cm. You must book a private sleeper compartment for this. In my experience, such a bag fits well in a sleeper compartment. It is not permitted to place the bag in the aisle.
Car and motorbike
No cars or motorbikes can be taken on this night train.
If you would like to take your car or motorbike with you to the north of Scandinavia without driving the whole route yourself, there is an option on the Finnish side. Only with the Ferry from Stockholm to Turku or Helsinki. And then take the vehicle there by night train. This is possible on the following routes:
VR night train Helsinki-Rovaniemi/Kolari
VR night train Turku-Rovaniemi/Kolari
Daytime train connection from Stockholm to Luleå
You can also drive the route from Stockholm to Luleå during the day. The The journey takes eleven hours. You can buy train tickets from 90 EUR buy. Therefore, the night train is usually the cheaper and more comfortable solution.
| Train | Arrival | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Central | SJ Snabbtåg 560 | 06:22 | |
| Arlanda Central | 06:41 | 06:42 | |
| Uppsala Central | 06:59 | 07:00 | |
| Gävle Central | 07:43 | 07:45 | |
| Söderhamn | 08:29 | 08:30 | |
| Hudiksvall | 08:57 | 08:58 | |
| Sundsvall Central | 09:53 | 09:57 | |
| Härnösand | 10:43 | 10:44 | |
| Kramfors | 11:07 | 11:08 | |
| Örnsköldsvik C | 11:43 | 11:44 | |
| Umeaa Central | 12:37 | ||
| Umeaa Central | Vy Norrtåg 7108 | 13:32 | |
| Vännäs | 13:54 | 14:00 | |
| Vindeln | 14:23 | 14:24 | |
| Jörn | 15:36 | 15:37 | |
| Älvsbyn | 16:29 | 16:30 | |
| Floor Centralstation | 16:57 | 17:02 | |
| Luleaa Central | 17:32 | ||
| Status: April 2025 |
Night train Helsinki to Rovaniemi
Travel report: Night train, wintry Lapland, tourists and Father Christmas
Night train Stockholm to Narvik
Travelogue: to the far north of Scandinavia, almost as far as the Lofoten Islands (Norway).
FAQ
Where can I book the night train from Stockholm to Luleå?
You can buy your ticket for the night train from Stockholm to Luleå on the official SJ website.
What does a couchette coach on the night train from Stockholm to Luleå look like?
The couchette coaches have six beds per compartment. Three beds on each side, one above the other. There are separate compartments for men and women and also mixed compartments.
What does a sleeping car on the night train from Stockholm to Luleå look like?
A sleeping car is a compartment with two or more beds on top of each other. There are 2nd class compartments with their own washbasin. The toilet is in the corridor.
And 1st class sleeper compartments with private shower and WC.
You can book these compartments for yourself alone, without a foreign traveller sharing the compartment with you.
How much does the night train from Stockholm to Luleå cost?
You can buy seat tickets from 35 EUR. A bed in a couchette carriage costs from 65 EUR and in a sleeper carriage from 90 EUR. The prices depend on your date of travel and how far in advance you book.
Which is cheaper: Fly or train from Stockholm to Luleå?
On average, the train is cheaper. When making an honest calculation, also take into account the departure to and from the airport to the city centre. You need one hotel night less when travelling by night train. What's more, the damage you do to the environment by flying is priceless. However, it has to be said that you can now also book quite cheap flights on this route.
Flight from Stockholm to Luleå
Of course, you can also cover the distance from Stockholm to Luleå by plane. The flight takes around 1:30 hours. There is also the journey from Stockholm city centre to the airport. This costs approx. 25 EUR with the Arlanda Express. The same applies to Luleå, from the airport back to the city centre. This costs around 3 EUR by bus. A taxi from Luleå airport to the city centre or train station costs around 40 EUR. Be there in good time, check in etc.
That is of course not sustainableto take a quick flight on a subsidised plane. Everyone has to decide for themselves where they want to start doing something for planet Earth. And on this route, from Stockholm to Luleå, it's quite simple.
With the night train you save on transfers and waiting times. In addition one night in a hotelwhich is not always cheap in either city. It is simply A relaxed way of travelling. Definitely more relaxed and communicative than in a cramped aeroplane.
Interrail and Eurail reservations
You can take the night train from Stockholm to Luleå with your Interrail/Eurail Pass. However, you must buy a reservation. You can do this on the SJ website. In return, you save travelling time and an overnight stay in a hostel or hotel. A seat costs 2 EUR with Interrail. A bed in a couchette carriage costs 16 EUR and in a sleeping car from 30 EUR.
What is Interrail/Eurail?
Interrail/Eurail is a train ticket that allows you to travel by train for a flat rate of up to three months in up to 33 European countries. You can find all information about Interrail here.
Night train regulation
You only need to enter the departure date in your Interrail/Eurail Pass. Not the date of arrival. You will therefore spend on your pass only one travel daywhich is the day of departure. You can also use other trains on this departure day.
Example: you travel from Malmö to Stockholm in the morning on 8 July. Spend the day sightseeing in Stockholm. And in the evening you get on the night train to Luleå. You arrive in Luleå in the morning of 9 July. The day of travel you enter is only 8 July.
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